Tag: conservation
Holmes Co. aerial cover crop program takes off
Holmes County's aerial cover crop program saves farmers money and helps stop erosion and retain moisture and nutrients in the soil.
People adapt to new normal with more local food
Residents are now planting more gardens, utilizing more of the natural resources on their own land and sourcing local amid COVID-19.
Make changes to live more sustainably
Learn more about lifestyle changes that can positively impact the environment.
Much out of little: Ashland SWCD thinks outside of the box...
The Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, one of the lowest-funded in the state, was named the 2020 Soil & Water District of the Year.
Seeing Wall Street in your woods
Deciding if and when to cut timber, and selling it, can be very overwhelming. Ohio has a program for landowners to "Call Before You Cut." Learn more.
Enjoy nature but leave rocks alone
Moving rocks or build rock piles has more adverse effects on the ecosystem than one would think. Find out why you shouldn't stack rocks on hikes.
Scientists work to repopulate lake sturgeons
A group of scientists plan to spend the next few decades replenishing populations of lake sturgeons, particularly in Lake Erie.
Embracing backyard conservation
Learn some simple backyard conservation practices that won't make you public enemy No. 1 in the neighborhood.
How to build a solitary bee hotel
A bee hotel can encourage more solitary bees to nest in your yard or garden and can be simple to construct. Learn how to build a bee hotel.
A new way to control stormwater
Learn more about the benefits and structure of a relatively new practice for agricultural stormwater management, the cascading grassed waterway.
